Trick Shot
(Published on 2. December 2025, 22:39 by juggler)
SUDOKU - Place a digit from 1-9 in each cell so that no digit repeats in a row, column, or 3x3 box.
BALLS - Each ball (not including the white ball) has a different digit.
POCKETS - Each digit touching a pocket is double or half the digit by the pocket vertically across from it.
LINE
- Draw a straight line between cell centers starting at the white ball, which bounces if it hits a cell on the edge of the table (Example: r2c2 → r1c3 → r2c4).
- The line must reach the 8-ball, and then a cell with a pocket, without crossing other balls.
- Adjacent digits along the line differ by exactly 1.
Solution code: Row 6
Comments
on 4. December 2025, 08:33 by vfig
had a ball
on 4. December 2025, 00:51 by Exigus
That seems like a very good trick shot. Interesting variation with some nice logic. Thanks!
on 3. December 2025, 20:07 by Franjo
Nice shot. Thank you very much for creating and sharing this lovely pool-puzzle.
on 3. December 2025, 14:56 by woody
@totodex: you can find this kind of logic in puzzle with "same difference" lines.
Very nice puzzle as always Mickael
on 3. December 2025, 14:45 by Totodex
Interestingly unique puzzle! having such a long line of what are essentially white Kropki dots leads to unique rules that I don't think I've seen with a more traditional puzzle.
on 2. December 2025, 23:08 by 99%Sneaky
I feel like I won twice because I solved the puzzle and won the game of pool, assuming I was solids :D
